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NATIONAL AND LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE OF PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S EVENTS
Pillars with Purpose Grant $2,000 to Pedal for Alzheimer’s
Pedal for Alzheimer’s Ambassador Daniel Justice led BenchMark Therapy to designate a $2,000 grant to the organization through the Pillars with Purpose Benevolence Fund.
Cycling, Alzheimer’s, and Senior Life Simplified with CEO Greg Mason
As an Alzheimer’s gene carrier, taking the fight to the disease is personal for Greg Mason, CEO of SilverAssist, who completed a 444-mile charity cycling fundraiser to spread awareness and raise funds for research, education, support and care. Listen to his story on this episode of Bridge the Gap Podcast.
SilverAssist and Oasis Senior Advisors Announce Corporate Commitment to Supporting the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
This October, Greg Mason, CEO of SilverAssist, and nine friends will set out on a challenging six-day, 444-mile ride from Mississippi to Tennessee along the Natchez Trace Parkway to raise awareness and funds for Pedal for Alzheimer’s.
Eddie’s 550 Tee Off for Alzheimer’s Issues $20,000 to Pedal for Alzheimer’s
Knoxville health expert Eddie Reymond of Eddie’s Health Shoppe hosted the Eddie’s 550 Tee Off Golf Tournament to benefit Pedal for Alzheimer’s.
Pedal for Alzheimer’s Announces Partnership with Professional Cycling Team
Pedal for Alzheimer’s announces new partnership with professional cycling team, Nashville Local Cycling (NLC) making Pedal for Alzheimer’s the official non-profit charity of NLC. The two organizations are committed to utilizing cycling events and teams to further the growth and mission to spread awareness and raise funds for Alzheimer’s research, education, support and care.
Knoxville Health Expert Announces Eddie’s 550 Tee Off for Alzheimer’s Charity Golf Event
Knoxville health expert Eddie Reymond announces the Eddie’s 550 Tee Off for Alzheimer’s charity golf event that will welcome celebrities and the public to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s. The 8-day event is set for March 18 – 25, 2024 at The Club at Gettysvue with a kickoff event on day one which will welcome celebrity support such as Curt Maggitt, Scott Stallings, Mike Murray, Keith Delong, Missy Kane, Michelle Marciniak and more.
Pedal for Pat Event Raises $50,000 to Benefit the Pat Summitt Foundation
The Pedal for Pat charity cycling event announces it raised $50,000 to benefit the Pat Summitt Foundation. The 501(c)3 nonprofit, Pedal for Alzheimer’s, hosted the 12-day, 1,098-mile cycling event in honor of each of Coach Pat Summitt’s 1,098 victories. The team pedaled through five states with stops at some of the South’s finest universities to honor Summitt’s legacy and spread awareness of Alzheimer’s disease.
JOHN LAMACCHIA CONTINUES JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA ON HIS BIKE
An East Tennessee man has embarked on a 4,400-mile journey from Washington state to Boston for some good causes.
John LaMacchia plans to raise money for three different groups: Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Thompson Cancer Research Center, and the Cerebral Palsy Center.
PEDAL FOR PAT RIDERS LOG MILES AND MEMORIES
Before Michelle Marciniak decided to get on a bike to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, she estimated the farthest she had ever pedaled was 25 miles. In September, the former Lady Vol point guard will join the Pedal for Pat peloton for 1,098 miles across five states in 12 days.
Lady Vol Alumni Michelle Marciniak Gifts $50,000 in Honor of Pat Summitt
Pedal for Alzheimer’s announces a generous donation of $50,000 from former Lady Vol MVP and Hall of Famer Michelle Marciniak. This donation was given in memory of her beloved basketball coach and mentor, the late-legendary coach Pat Summitt.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE’S DR. ROBIN HARDIN
Pedal for Alzheimer’s announces growth on the Board of Directors with the appointment of respected University of Tennessee advisor and professor, Dr. Robin Hardin. As a leader in the Sport Management program in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Hardin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization in the management and execution of events.
MADE FOR KNOXVILLE SPOTLIGHTS JOSHUA CRISP
With 1,098 mile bike rides under his belt, this serial entrepreneur is on a mission to redesign communities with seniors in mind.
KNOXVILLE PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST JOINS PEDAL FOR ALZHIMER’S AS EVENT MANAGER
The Knoxville-based charitable organization is pleased to welcome its first employee to lead efforts in creating and managing a variety of road cycling, mountain bike, gravel, and cyclocross events to further the mission of spreading awareness and raising funds for Alzheimer’s research, education, support, and care.
PEDAL FOR PAT IS BACK TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PAT SUMMITT FOUNDTION
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Six years ago, the Pedal for Pat event raised over $100,000 for the Pat Summitt Foundation in honor of legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt.
THE PEDAL FOR PAT 1,098-MILE CHARITY CYCLING EVENT IS BACK
Pedal for Alzheimer’s announces the Pedal for Pat, 1,098-mile, 12-day charity cycling event is set for September 11-22, 2023. The event will feature a tour of the south’s finest universities, beginning in Knoxville at the University of Tennessee.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S RELEASES PASSIONFRUIT PEDALIN’ RADLER BEER
Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. releases the Passionfruit Pedalin’ Radler beer by Knoxville-based Fanatic Brewing Co. The collaboration of a combined passion for raising funds for Alzheimer’s research and healthy beer options for athletes resulted in a light, refreshing beer.
LADY VOL HONORS PAT SUMMITT WITH CYCLING EVENT FOR ALZHEIMER’S
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lady Vol legend Michelle Marciniak is honoring her late friend, coach and mentor, Pat Summitt, all while raising awareness and money for Alzheimer’s, and she’s doing it as only Marciniak would: by riding 500 miles on a bicycle.
FORMER LADY VOL DOING HER PART TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR ALZHEIMER’S
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One of Lady Vols legend Pat Summitt’s players is ready to do her part in raising awareness and money for Alzheimer’s disease research.
HONORING PAT BY PEDALING FOR ALZHEIMER’S
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. announces the homecoming of University of Tennessee Lady Vol basketball Hall of Famer Michelle Marciniak who joins the organization’s fifth anniversary charity cycling event: Ride Tennessee. Marciniak, who was a part of the inaugural charity cycling event, Pedal for Pat, returns to ride in memory of her […]
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. announces the organization’s fifth year anniversary endurance charity cycling event: Ride Tennessee. A team of 24 cyclists will ride in the 6-day, 500+ mile route to begin in Nashville with a taste of Music City, and the team will make their way through the foothills to the Smoky […]
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S TO CELEBRATE RIDE TENNESSEE EVENT IN SEPT. 2021
Cyclists will ride in the six-day, 500+ mile route to begin in Nashville and finishing in Downtown Knoxville.
PEDAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S ANNOUNCES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY 2021 RIDE TENNESSEE EVENT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. announces the organization’s fifth year anniversary endurance charity cycling event: Ride Tennessee.
CREEKSIDE HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY RECEIVES GRANT FOR ART SUPPLIES
A local retirement community is the recipient of a $1,000 community grant from Pedal for Alzheimer’s, Ltd. The grant, which was awarded to Creekside Healthy Living Community, part of Methodist Retirement Communities, will provide funds for art supplies to benefit the 18 memory care residents.
QUILLEN 100 RAISED MORE THAN $6,000 FOR THE TRI-CITIES AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The inaugural Quillen 100 bicycle race at Bristol Motor Speedway raised more than $6,000 for the Tri-Cities American Heart Association.
KNOXVILLE CYCLIST TEAM PEDALS FOR ALZHEIMER’S TO FLORIDA
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Cyclists were nearing the end of a 12-day event honoring Pat Summitt, all while raising awareness for an Alzheimer’s cure.